Bangladesh, Aug. 1 -- A prolonged spell of rain has disrupted vegetable supplies in Dhaka's kitchen markets, driving up prices across a wide range of everyday produce.

From early morning on Friday, the rain showed no signs of stopping.

Yet, Shah Alam, a vegetable vendor from Moghbazar's Mirbagh, stood by his pushcart soaked, selling bottle gourd, pointed gourd, snake gourd, cucumber and green chillies.

Asked about the rising prices, he said: "Due to the rain, supply has thinned considerably, and our procurement costs have soared.

"This leaves us no choice but to increase selling prices."

He added that vegetable prices have surged by Tk 10 to 20 per kg over the past week.

Similar trends were noted during visits to the Saat Tola and M...